(515) 444-4000 After a car accident, insurance companies don’t waste time. Sometimes, within hours, and almost always within a few days, they call with what sounds like a generous settlement offer. When you’re staring at medical bills, car repairs, and missed work, that quick payout can feel like the solution you need. But that first offer is rarely fair. In most cases,…
When you’re hurt on the job, filing for Iowa workers’ compensation should be a straightforward step toward recovery. But far too often, claims are denied, leaving injured workers with mounting medical bills, missed paychecks, and uncertainty about their future. This translates to thousands of injured workers being denied the support they need while they recover from their injury. If your…
Workers’ compensation can be a financial lifeline, but often, it’s not enough. When a serious injury changes your life, partial wage replacement and basic medical coverage won’t pay the bills, cover your future care, or make up for what you’ve lost. If you were injured on the job in Omaha, let our workers' compensation attorneys get you the compensation you…
You’re driving home from work as snow starts to fall. The road is slick, visibility is dropping, and you’re focused on getting home safely, when suddenly another car slides into your bumper. Most people assume car crashes in Omaha like this are caused by bad weather and no one’s at fault. Don’t let a snowy road or slick intersection become…
You’re driving 55 mph down Highway 275 when traffic suddenly slows to a crawl. Up ahead, a combine crawls across both lanes. With cars stacking behind and impatient drivers trying risky passes, it only takes one mistake for disaster to strike. Crash data highlights the risk of farm equipment on Nebraska roads. October is the third most dangerous month for…
Every year, around 2 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and even more alarmingly, 80,000 of those brain injuries result in lasting disabilities. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of TBIs. Treatment and long-term care for TBIs costs the U.S. an estimated $30 billion a year. Even with private insurance, families often face out-of-pocket expenses averaging $35,000…
When a motorcycle accident happens, many riders expect their insurance company to help them get back on their feet. But too often, injured motorcyclists face unfair treatment based on outdated stereotypes, unfounded assumptions, and a lack of empathy from adjusters. That bias can cost them their right to full compensation. At Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, our Des Moines motorcycle…
Sharing the road with commercial trucks requires more caution than many drivers realize. Weighing 20–30 times more than a typical car, these massive vehicles have dangerously large blind spots known as “No Zones.” If you’ve never heard of them, understanding what No Zones are and how to avoid them could save your life. What Are No Zones? Truck No Zones…
The consequences are often devastating when a fully loaded tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle. Injuries are often life-changing, and the road to recovery can be long and overwhelming. But what caused that crash may involve far more than just the driver behind the wheel. When a truck accident happens, it’s rarely the result of one person’s mistake. Multiple parties…
What happens when an injury changes not just one life, but an entire relationship? When someone is seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, the consequences extend beyond medical bills and physical recovery. The effects ripple through family life, impacting relationships, routines, and emotional well-being. One important, but often overlooked, aspect of a personal injury case is the claim for…
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